About 174 million workers are paying into Social Security. How do you qualify for retirement benefits, and when is the best age to start receiving Social Security retirement benefits? What are benefits for spouses, divorced spouses, and survivor benefits? Can you work and get Social Security? If you postpone Social Security how do you start Medicare? Where do I find my retirement estimator? This will be a relaxed class that will make the fundamentals of Social Security as easy as 1,2,3. Date: Tues., Oct. 6th Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence 64055Room: 222 *Park in the lot between the WalMart and the high school, enter at the first south facing doors under the "Patriots" sign.*

Are you, or a loved one, turning 65 or becoming eligible for Medicare due to disability? This is a fun, relaxed class and a pain-free way to learn. What is Medicare Part A & Part B? How do supplement plans fill coverage gaps? What is Plan G, Plan N and let's not forget the new Part D prescription drug Plan? Learn about Medicare PPOs and HMOs. This two-hour class will help you master the ABC's of Medicare Insurance. Instructor: Jeff David Date: Tues., Oct. 13th Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Truman HS, 3301 S Noland Rd Room: 217

Adult & Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor: Carla Alvarez-Williams, CPR Trainer The Adult & Pediatric First Aid course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. This certification meets the requirements for both recertification and new certifications. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid is issued at the end of class. Date: Tues., Oct. 13th Time: 6:00 to 9:00pm Location: Truman High School *room 218 Registration fee: $100.00 (includes fees for issuing certificates to students and use of training supplies needed, such as instruction materials, mannequins, masks, etc.)

Beginning Hip-Hop Dance Students will learn basic beginning Street Dance movements incorporating elements of popping, locking, breaking, jazz and tumbling skills using pop music. Ages: 7-11 Times: Tuesdays, 7:15pm to 8:00pm (first evening of class is March 17th) Fee for 6-week session: $45 Cathy's Creative Dance School 2866 S. M-291 Hwy, Suite "A" Independence, Mo. 64057

Breathworks is a form of active meditation that uses specific breath patterns, matched to the beat of music, to help center your awareness in the present moment. Facilitated by a trained guide, this healing modality supports greater self awareness, emotional release, and nervous system regulation. This type of meditation helps quiet your thinking mind, allowing your body to relax deeply. Heather, the facilitator, began her breathwork journey in search of healing and self discovery. Now passionate about sharing its benefits, Heather is committed to guiding others on their own journeys, creating paths to healing and self-awareness through the power of breath. Date: Tues., Oct. 1st Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm Location: Truman High School room 221 Registration Fee: $5; please bring an additional instructor's fee of $40 (cash) for each participant*only six students are allowed to register

Cathy’s Creative Dance School Independence Education Classes Classes will be held at: Cathy’s Creative Dance School 2866 South M-291 Highway, Suite “A” Independence, MO 64057 (816)-478-4404 cathyscreativedanceschool.com Cathy Zeysing is the owner and artistic director of Cathy's Creative Dance School. She has served the Independence Community as a dance teacher for more than 40 years. She holds several degrees in Dance and Education, and holds many certifications. She has danced professionally, and is currently the team choreographer and coach for Cathy's Creative Dance company dance teams and MATS acrobatic tumbling teams. Cathy is happy to offer community education classes for Independence at a discounted rate. Dress Code: Leotards & tights, jazz or ballet shoes are recommended. Students can wear shorts over leotards and tennis shoes. Class Dates: classes begin Sept. 14th to Oct. 22nd (6 week sessions - class enrollment limited to 10 students)

Community Health Class medicareonthesquare@gmail.com Instructor: Patricia Hojiev Join Patricia for an inclusive and thorough presentation and conversation about Community Health. Learn more about: Home Health, State Programs, Family Services, Community Resources, Social Security, and Medicare. Date: Tues., Sept. 29th 6:00 to 7:30pm Location: Truman High School, 3301 S. Noland Rd. room 219 Patricia Hojiev is a grandmother, an expert in Healthcare Administration, and Broker for over five years. Patricia represents eight Health Care companies and owns Medicare on the Square at 202 W. Maple Avenue on Independence Square. She serves over three hundred clients and is happy to help the community. *Park in the south lot and enter the doors under the "PATRIOTS" sign.

This class will cover the basics of managing your computer hardware, software, e-mail, internet usage, computer purchasing, security, privacy and much more. Instructor: Terry Stovall Dates: (6 weeks beginning Sept. 8th) Sept. 8th, 15, 22nd, 29th Oct. 6th & 13th Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Truman HS, 3301 S Noland Rd Room: 122 *Enter at the South doors under “PATRIOTS” sign, walk to the end of the hallway and go downstairs, the computer lab is on your right.

This class will cover the basics of managing your computer hardware, software, e-mail, internet usage, computer purchasing, security, privacy and much more. Instructor: Terry Stovall Basic 2: (4 classes) Oct. 27th, Nov. 10th, 17th, 24th Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00pm Location: Truman HS, 3301 S Noland Rd. Room: 122 Room: 122 *Enter at the South doors under “PATRIOTS” sign, walk down the hall and go downstairs, the computer lab is on your right.

Homeownership Seminars explain the home buying process from search to close. This seminar will review key points of the entire process. Mortgage Loan officers will instruct participants how to choose a home, obtain a pre-approval letter, submit an offer, and close on a house. The homeownership professionals leading the seminar will open questions to the audience after each section of the presentation. Date: Tues., Oct. 6th, room 221 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Location: Truman HS, 3301 S. Noland Rd. Room 221 Registration Fee: $5

This introductory class will cover the basics of using an Android mobile phone. Topics covered will include: powering the device on and off, making calls, saving contacts, text messaging, installing and removing apps, using the camera and accessing photos, changing background and screensaver images, connecting to wifi, and how to change settings for password security. More topics can be covered at the end of class if students have more questions. Please bring your smartphone to class. Date: Thurs., Sept. 24th Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Truman High School, 3301 S. Noland Rd. Room 217 Registration Fee: $10; please bring an additional instructor's fee of $30 (cash)

This introductory class will cover the basics of using an Apple iphone. Topics covered will include powering the device on and off, making calls, saving contacts, text messaging, installing and removing apps, using the camera, connecting to wifi, and much more! Please bring your mobile device to class. Date: Thurs., Oct. 1st Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm room 217 Please bring an instructor's fee of $30.00 (cash) to class.

Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but didn't have enough time? In a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is part hands-on instruction, and part lecture/demonstration. Appropriate for people ages 13+. Date: Tues., Sept. 29th Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm Location: This is an online class. The instructor will send you a link the day before the class. Registration fee: $60

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ DATE: Mon., Sept. 28th TIME: 6:30 – 9:00pm LOCATION: The instructor will send you a Zoom link the day before the class. REGISTRATION FEE: $60

Getting Paid to Talk: An Intro to Professional Voice-Over Have you ever wanted to earn money from performing voice-overs? Today’s voice over field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and communication skills in a whole new way. For more than 30 years, our team at Voice Coaches have provided voice over production, recording, and communication coaching to clients across the US and abroad. In addition to being active in numerous industry organizations, we provide internships to college students in recording, production, and entertainment business. Voice Coaches is proud to be a 16-year, A+ Member of The Better Business Bureau. Date: Wed., Oct. 2nd Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Virtual class, your link will be sent the day of class.

Preschool Dance Students will be introduced to music and dance through songs and creative movement including beginning ballet, jazz, and tumbling skills. All children's dance classes are held at: Cathy's Creative Dance School 2866 S. M-291 Hwy, Suite "A" Independence, Mo. 64057 Ages: 4-5 (for students not enrolled in Kindergarten) Time: Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:15pm (first class is Mar. 17th) Fee for a 6-week session: $45

Learn the basics of how to use Facebook, Twitter, and Snap Chat to communicate with friends and family members. Dates: (4 weeks) Sept. 10th, 17th, 24th, & Oct. 1st Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence 64055Room: 122 *Enter at first South facing doors under the "Patriots" sign, at the end of the hall, go downstairs, turn left* Please bring a laptop, tablet or smart phone if you own one. You will use these in class.